Last verified 2026-05-17. Program is active. As of May 15, 2026, only 422 rebates remain. First-come, first-served. Deadline: December 31, 2026.

What you get

A $7,500 rebate from PG&E after you install a permanent home battery. You can stack this with the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) for roughly $1,500–$2,600 more, and possibly the federal solar tax credit. [Source: pge.com/en/save-energy-and-money/rebates-and-incentives/permanent-battery-storage-rebate.html (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Who qualifies

You must meet all of these:

• You are a PG&E residential electric customer.
• You have lived through 5 or more Wildfire Safety (PSPS / Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings) outages since January 1, 2024.
• You are a first-time battery storage customer (one rebate per household).
• You bought a battery on PG&E's Qualified Product List on or after January 1, 2025.
• You are (or will be) on a Time-of-Use rate plan.
• You enroll in an approved Demand Response program (PG&E's Automated Response Technology program covers this requirement). [Source: pge.com/en/save-energy-and-money/energy-saving-programs/demand-response-programs/automated-response-technology.html (accessed 2026-05-17)]
• You have Permission to Operate from PG&E's Electric Generation Interconnection team.

Already have solar? Check with your solar installer first to make sure a new battery will work with your existing system.

How to apply

1. Reserve your spot. Submit the Reservation Request Form. You'll need your PG&E Service Agreement ID (page 3 of your bill).
2. Wait for the email (about 5 business days) confirming you're eligible. Do not submit the form twice.
3. Hire a licensed contractor and install a battery from the Qualified Product List. PG&E publishes a contractor list (XLSX) if you need help finding one. Get at least 2–3 quotes — installed costs typically run $15,000–$30,000 before rebates.
4. Get Permission to Operate (PTO). Your contractor files the interconnection paperwork with PG&E. You'll get an email when PTO is granted.
5. Enroll in a Time-of-Use rate plan if you haven't already.
6. Submit the rebate application at the eRebate portal within 12 months of getting PTO, or by December 31, 2026 — whichever comes first.